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Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8vsPorsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 3.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
385hp287kW
330hp246kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
17.0s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
524km326mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,438mm175in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,266mm50in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,415mm95in
Front track-
1,490mm59in
Rear track-
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
54L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
17.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 has 55 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.44.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
385 hp
287 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Range score
524 km
326 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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